It was the best feeling in the world.” Thompson knows there is still work to be done- he plans on trying his best in the upcoming season. It was such a blessing to finally get the chance and the first time I do, it's a touchdown. “The first game I played in, the first time I touched the ball, it was a touchdown. Upon mentioning his recent touchdown with the Washington Redskins, Thompson was all smiles. The coaches kept telling me to be patient because my time would come.” Chris Thompson's time did come. As I was on practice squad, I was able to get better and improve in all of my skill sets. I really didn't perform like I thought I should have and was placed on the practice squad. With the new coaching staff there was a fair chance for everybody. That pretty much ended my season.” Thompson continued, “When I came back the next season, they had big expectations for me. “My first year, I was on the active roster and doing fairly well until I had surgery on my shoulder. Thompson reflected on his time with the Redskins and stressed that things didn't come easy- he had to work hard and, most importantly, never let himself give up. Best of all, they allowed this writer to join them, talk football and pick the mind of our hometown hero. They sat down in Hardee's office and were all smiles, joking around and talking about life. 5, the athlete came to visit his friend, Mr. Supervisor of Elections Tommy Hardee is good friends with Thompson- they go way back to Thompson's days at MCHS when he was a young man with big dreams. Chris still visits Madison County when time permits. Even better, during his first playing time of the season, he scored his first career touch down on his first career reception! After all of the injuries, set-backs and waiting, Chris Thompson has finally arrived. 14, 2014, in a game against the New York Giants, Thompson finally got playing time. However, he worked hard and, in December of 2014, he was added to the Redskin's 53 man roster. He eventually gained a spot on the practice squad. While Thompson's start was a little rocky, he never gave up- even when he was placed on the injured list due to a torn shoulder. Thompson was chosen by the Washington Redskins in the fifth round,154th overall pick, of the 2013 NFL draft. He wasn't sure he would be noticed by the scouts- but he was. In a game against Wake Forest, Thompson's back was broken the injury subjected him to a long, hard recovery. After high school, Thompson signed with Florida State University. Chris Thompson is a local legend- he is one of several athletes to walk the halls of Madison County High School and go on to make a name for themselves in the professional arena.
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